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Combine three days of class‑5 whitewater on the Zambezi with three days of Chobe safari on this six‑day package. Expect high-energy rafting, riverside campsite nights, and reliable game viewing along the Chobe River.
Combine three days of class‑5 whitewater on the Zambezi with three days of Chobe safari on this six‑day package. Expect high-energy rafting, riverside campsite nights, and reliable game viewing along the Chobe River.
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Operated by SHOCKWAVE ADVENTURES · Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North
Dawn cuts a silver line across the Zambezi as the first rafts slip over Batoka Gorge. Guides check straps, the morning mist from Victoria Falls still hangs in the air, and the river already seems to dare you forward. This six-day itinerary pairs three days of intense whitewater through the upper Batoka Gorge with three days of game drives and a boat cruise in Chobe National Park — a rhythm of adrenaline and slow wildlife watching.
challenging.
6 days.
Good to strong cardiovascular fitness and ability to carry gear during short portages; comfortable with long active days.
The itinerary includes sustained class 4–5 rapids on day one with technical passages and one class 6 portage; skilled guides manage lines, but strong swimming ability and physical fitness are required.
National park fees are included; meals vary by day—breakfasts, lunches and several dinners are covered as outlined in the itinerary.
Logistics vary; contact the operator ahead of booking—some transfers and timings are fixed around the rafting schedule, but tailored options may be available.
Check entry requirements for Zimbabwe and Botswana for your nationality and consult a travel clinic for recommended vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis well before travel.
Victoria Falls was recorded by European explorer David Livingstone in 1855; the Zambezi and its gorges have shaped local communities and cross-border trade for centuries.
Both Zimbabwean and Botswanan authorities rely on tourism fees to fund anti-poaching and habitat management; follow guide instructions and minimize single-use plastics to reduce impact.
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